Training

Training times

Manaia Swim Club trains at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre during the school year, and at Whangarei Boys High over the summer break. Unless otherwise advised, there are no organised training sessions over school holidays.

Term II 2017: starts back on 22nd May: we're back at the Aquatic Centre with the following session times:

Swimming NZ encourage swimmer versatility & all round ability for long term athlete development, that is, performance across a range of strokes and distances.

The XLR8 point scoring system is used to measure and compare performance of swimmers up to and including 14 years; the FINA point scoring system is used for swimmers aged 15 years and over; and explains why top swimmers compete in distance events.

Pre-hydrate! Drink fluids (500ml) before starting a training session or competition and during the day. Drink small amounts where possible throughout the training or swim meet, more if it's hot. Drink fluid that is flavoured and cool. Drink well formulated (4-8% carbohydrate) sports drinks during activity lasting longer than one hour.